Africa Defense Forum
ADF is a professional military magazine published quarterly by U.S. Africa Command to provide an international forum for African security professionals. ADF covers topics such as counter terrorism strategies, security and defense operations, transnational crime, and all other issues affecting peace, stability, and good governance on the African continent.
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Ghana is investing in maritime security to support its growing blue economy and protect maritime resources. In early 2025, Ghana…
Senegal’s emergency medical team became the first in Africa to receive World Health Organization certification for its ability to respond…
The Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL) is expanding its domestic military training capability by establishing a Noncommissioned Officer Academy. In…
The number of mercenaries operating in African countries has grown in recent years, led by Russia’s former Wagner Group. In…
Happy Delight Abajongawo was the first in her family to join the Ghana Armed Forces when she enlisted in the…
Kenya has reaffirmed its commitment to prosecute suspected pirates and other sea criminals amid roiling insecurity sparked by a surge…
ADF STAFF The Nigerian Army has inaugurated its long-awaited aviation unit with the addition of two Bell UH-1 “Huey” helicopters.…
ADF STAFF Retired Brig. Gen. Geraldine George was confirmed as Liberia’s minister of defense in April 2024, marking the first…
ADF STAFF The Tanzania Peoples Defence Forces has received two renovated laboratory buildings that will help the country in its…
ADF STAFF The Senegalese Armed Forces (SAF) launched an operation on land, river and air in February 2024 to restore…